Will Arnett, Rose Byrne, Zoey Deutch Among Honorees at SCAD Savannah Film Festival

The 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival has named Will Arnett, Rose Byrne, Miles Caton, Zoey Deutch, Joel Edgerton, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac, Dylan O’Brien, Benny Safdie, and Tessa Thompson among its honorees.

The award presentations will take place alongside screenings of Frankenstein, Hedda, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,’ Is This Thing On?, The Life of Chuck, Nouvelle Vague, Sinners, The Smashing Machine, Train Dreams, and Twinless.

This year’s honorees will also participate in awards presentations, moderated conversations, and master classes with SCAD students.

The honorees include:

Will Arnett will receive the Luminary Award at a screening of Is This Thing On?.

Rose Byrne will receive the Luminary Award at a screening of If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.

Miles Caton will receive the Rising Star Award at a screening of Sinners.

Zoey Deutch will receive the Breakthrough Performance Award at a screening of Nouvelle Vague.

Joel Edgerton will receive the Vanguard Award at a screening of Train Dreams.

Mark Hamill will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at a screening of The Life of Chuck.

Oscar Isaac will receive the Icon Award at a screening of Frankenstein.

Dylan O’Brien will receive the Lumiere Award at a screening of Twinless.

Benny Safdie will receive the Maverick Director Award at a screening of The Smashing Machine.

Tessa Thompson will receive the Distinguished Performance Award at a screening of Hedda.

“The 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival brings together a constellation of cinematic luminaries whose work has captivated audiences and shaped the cultural landscape,” said Christina Routhier, Senior Executive Director of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.

“From visionary directors to the most compelling performances of the season, these honorees exemplify the artistry that define today’s moviemaking. For our students, this festival is more than a celebration — it’s an unparalleled opportunity to engage with and learn from the very creators whose work inspires them. The presence of these individuals in Savannah offers a rare glimpse into the creative process and serves as a catalyst for the next generation of storytellers from our university.”